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Category: WWE

  • Abyss Backstage At Impact Taping, Bret Hart Comments On TNA

    — Abyss is backstage at tonight’s iMPACT! taping in Orlando, Florida. He has not appeared for TNA since the January 20 episode of iMPACT! due to a storyline injury.

    — Last night on Twitter, Bret Hart gave his take on the difference between TNA Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.

    He wrote, “The main difference between TNA and WWE is the same as the difference between WCW and WWE: Vince McMahon.”

    — TNA Wrestling producer Al Snow and Necro Butcher are advertised for the MCW event on March 19 in Alliance, Ohio. For more information on the show, visit MCWpro.com.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Wade Barrett Talks WrestleMania 27, Triple H, Jericho

    Corre leader Wade Barrett was recently interviewed by Sky Sports to promote WrestleMania 27. Here are some highlights of what Barrett said about:

    Whether He’ll Wrestle at WrestleMania 27:

    “It’s not officially set-up but in some capacity, I’m definitely going to be performing on the show. I can’t confirm anything. I’ve been feuding with the Big Show for some time now so I’d love to do something with him. I think I’ve got a score to settle with him and hopefully that will be at WrestleMania. But if not, I’ll be involved in some capacity.”

    Triple H Saying He’s Got Nothing Left To Do In WWE:

    “Yes, I think so. I think a lot of people heard that and maybe were a bit disgruntled by it. Triple H certainly has beaten everybody there is to beat. He really is one of the best in history. But there really are a lot of young lions coming through at the moment. Triple H has certainly never beaten me. We’ve never been in the ring together. I would like to do battle with him one day.”

    Keeping In Touch With Chris Jericho, His NXT Season 1 Pro:

    “Even though he’s not in the WWE at the moment, who gives me a lot of advice. We’re constantly texting and calling each other,” Barrett said. “As soon as I do something right or do something wrong, he’ll let me know pretty quickly. I’m hopeful that in some point in the future he’ll be back in the WWE.”

    To read more from Wade Barrett, including what he thought about Nexus’ memorable debut on RAW last year, visit SkySports.com.

  • Backstage Pictures Of Trish Stratus From RAW

    On Monday’s RAW, Trish Stratus returned to action in a match against Vickie Guerrero that resulted in a beatdown from LayCool. Vickie Guerrero proposed a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania, and the match is set – Trish Stratus will team with Jersey Shore star Snooki and John Morrison against LayCool and Dolph Ziggler.

    Trish posted a bunch of pictures from her RAW apperance, including pictures of Trish with Snooki and John Cena. Check out these pictures Trish posted on her Twitter page from backstage at Monday’s RAW:

  • “Top Model” Contestant Confirmed For WWE’s “Tough Enough”

    Reality television star Michelle Deighton, 25, has been confirmed as a contestant on Tough Enough. She appeared a contestant on America’s Next Top Model in 2005 and is the wife of Survivor star Jonny Fairplay. Deighton is a trained wrestler who made an appearance on the November 11, 2005 episode of SmackDown.

    While Fairplay declined to comment on the matter when reached, he alluded to his wife’s involvement with the show during a video posted on GeekWeek.com. The video features Fairplay, Deighton and Gregory Helms participating in a Ric Flair chop contest and the former TNA Wrestling personality says at one point that she is “tough enough.”

    Sources within WWE have confirmed that Deighton is a contestant on the USA Network show.

    source: prowrestling.net

  • Ross Comments On Appearance, Wrestler Removed From FCW

    — Jim Ross appeared on Raw last night to come to the defense of Jerry Lawler, who was being discredited by his WrestleMania opponent, Michael Cole. A war of words commenced which resulted in Ross challenging Cole to a duel. However, Jack Swagger attacked Ross and slapped an ankle lock on the WWE Hall of Famer before imploring Cole to do it him himself.

    Ross commented on his return to Raw, writing on Twitter: “I’m sure u enjoyed Raw more than King & I. Appreciated SO much the reception I received in St. L. My leg is a mess. Swagger’s a beast. Thnx 4 overwhelming support 2nite. Over 108,000 followers. Very Humbling. Felt great being back @ ‘home’ on Raw. Ankle looks nasty 4 real.”

    — Kenny Li was removed from the Florida Championship Wrestling website’s roster page, which would indicate that he has been released by his developmental contract with WWE.

    — WWE developmental wrestler Peter Orlov has launched a Twitter account.

  • What Happened After RAW, Dark Matches, Superstars Tapings

    – R-Truth beat Tyson Kidd in a dark match prior to RAW.

    – Matches taped tonight in St. Louis, Missouri for this Thursday’s episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America are as follows:

    • Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso
    • Eve, Gail Kim, Natalya and Tamina vs. Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Melina and Nikki Bella

    – After Monday’s episode of WWE RAW went off the air, Triple H came out and worked the dark match main event.

    Triple H teamed with Randy Orton in a match against Nexus leader CM Punk and new United States champion Sheamus. Triple H and Randy Orton got the win in a match that was said to have a lot of exciting moments.

    Triple H and Randy Orton celebrated at ringside for a few minute after the match before making their ways up the ramp together and sending the crowd home happy.

  • Identity Of “Boy Cena” From RAW & Video Of Him Rapping

    The boy who appeared in the segment with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that kicked off Raw is YouTube sensation MattyBraps. He is eight years old. Check out this video of him rapping:

  • WWE Touts “Snooki Mania”, Update On Brian Christopher, More

    — World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following press release touting Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s appearance at WrestleMania XXVII, proclaiming “Snooki Mania.” The Jersey Shore star will team up with John Morrison and Trish Stratus to take on Dolph Ziggler and LayCool.

    “I’ll be snooking for some action at WrestleMania,” said Polizzi.

    — Former WWE Superstar Brian Christopher (also known as Grandmaster Sexay) appeared on tonight’s episode of Raw and accused his father, Jerry Lawler, of being absent from his life growing up. The former Tag Team Champion proclaimed that he was the bigger Superstar of the two and that the reason he didn’t use the Lawler name during his time in WWE was because he was ashamed of him.

    Christopher’s appearance was just a one time cameo to build Lawler’s feud with Michael Cole.

    — Drew Carey, LayCool, Vickie Guerrero, Brodus Clay and Trish Stratus were all trending worldwide terms on Twitter tonight.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Match Announced For SmackDown, Update On Orton vs. Punk

    — The WWE Tag Team Championship will be on the line this Friday on SmackDown as Edge joins forces with Christian to take on Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. The duo has won the WWE Tag Team Championship on seven occasions.

    — No members of Nexus will be in CM Punk’s corner for his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania XXVII. Just as Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga, “The Viper” punted Ryan in the skull following his victory tonight on Raw, which would indicate that he has been written off television for the time being. The Welsh grappler was stretchered out of the arena during the commercial break.

    — Evan Bourne’s family as well as Randy Orton’s daughter and wife all sat ringside at tonight’s Raw taping in St. Louis, Missouri. Bourne, however, did not appear make a live appearance.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Snooki & Trish Stratus To Team Together At WrestleMania 27

    A huge match for WrestleMania 27 was announced on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW ..

    After LayCool interfered with Trish Stratus’ match with Vickie Guerrero and helped Vickie earn a spot on the RAW roster, LayCool began attacking Trish .. RAW guest host Snooki came to Trish’s aid, with John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler also getting involved.

    After the heels got chased off by Trish, Snooki and Morrison, Vickie Guerrero grabbed a microphone and issued a WrestleMania challenge ..

    Vickie challenged Jersey Shore star Snooki, Trish Stratus and John Morrison to face LayCool and Dolph Ziggler at WrestleMania.

    Snooki accepted the challenge on behalf of her team and we’ve got another big match added to the WrestleMania card.

  • The Rock Reveals His Plans For Raw, SmackDown Rating Drops

    – Several cable companies are advertising Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ‘firing back’ at John Cena on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. “The Great One” revealed his involvement with tonight’s show on Twitter.

    He wrote, “I won’t be live on RAW.. BUT, John Cena and I had a much needed heart to heart talk this weekend at my home. U will see it tonight on RAW…”

    — The March 11 episode of WWE SmackDown on Syfy scored a 1.93 cable rating, slightly down from the previous week’s 1.97 figure. The show averaged 3,072,000 viewers over the course of two hours.

    — WWE.com has added Drew Carey to its Hall of Fame inductees section. The Price Is Right host was announced today via press release as the latest inductee into the Hall.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • HOF Announcement Delayed, Helms Comments On Bar Incident

    — Abdullah the Butcher was originally scheduled to be announced as the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011 tonight on Monday Night Raw, but said plans were changed last week due to WWE officials reaching an agreement with Drew Carey. The organization issued a press release today touting the celebrity’s induction into the Hall.

    Speaking of the Hall of Fame, Sunny is being pushed as the “Original Diva.”

    — Former WWE talent Gregory Helms commented on the story of being cited by police for allegedly engaging in a fight at a bar last night in Smithfield, North Carolina.

    “Can’t let Jeff have all the heat! LOL But I didn’t get arrested at all. Got a citation for defending my woman. No regrets, no apologies.” He later wrote, “All u dirtsheets, why don’t u just ask me what happened instead of stretching the truth? I’m super easy to get hold of.”

    — Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi appears as a guest star on tonight’s episode of Raw. The best-selling author has been well-received amongst the WWE talent as a few them have been getting photos taken with her backstage at tonight’s show in St. Louis.

    — A Shawn Michaels autograph session promoted by Northeast Wrestling in Middletown, New York on Saturday is believed to have drawn 2,000 to 2,500 fans

    sources: PWInsider.com, F4WOnline.com

  • Rock Advertised For RAW, Bret Comments On Jeff Hardy

    — Several cable companies have the following preview listed for tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW:

    “Guest star Snooki from the ‘Jersey Shore’; The Rock fires back at John Cena & The Miz.”

    – The Rock has made no mention of appearing on tonight’s RAW, but has wished his Twitter followers a happy Pi day:

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    Team Bring It – today is “Dominate Pie Day” (or strudel pending your gender or preference..)..nothin’ like warm pie though..

    – WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart tweeted this about Jeff Hardy’s situation:

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    Getting asked a lot about Jeff Hardy. Know very little about it. I will say that TNA fans deserve better than what they got last night.

    – Trish Stratus tweeted the following on Monday in anticipation for her WWE return tonight on RAW:

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    Can’t wait to go cougar hunting… after looking forward to delivering Stratusfaction tonight!!! ~T

  • WWE Announces Celebrity Inductee For The Hall of Fame

    WWE issued the following press release this morning:

    DREW CAREY TO ENTER WWE HALL OF FAME

    WWE is proud to announce the newest member of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame — comedian and game show host Drew Carey. The WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony presented by THQ’s “WWE All Stars” will take place at the Phillips Arena on Saturday, April 2 and the one-hour TV special will air Monday, April 4 at 8/7c on USA Network.

    Drew Carey is the latest member of the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Pete Rose, Bob Uecker and William “Refrigerator” Perry. Other members of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame Class include “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, “Bullet” Bob Armstrong and the original WWE Diva, Sunny.

    Carey established his place in WWE history as a surprise entrant in the 2001 Royal Rumble. However, Carey’s fortunes quickly turned, when the massive WWE Superstar Kane entered the ring, prompting Carey to eliminate himself from the match.

    Carey, a former United States Marine Reservist, is the host of “The Price Is Right” and star of “The Drew Carey Show” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. Carey will lead a cast of improvisation all-stars, including Ryan Styles, Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood and Kathy Kinney, in the new series “Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza,” which premieres April 11 at 8 pm ET/PT on GSN. Each episode will showcase a half-hour of improvised sketch comedy complete with audience participation.

  • No More King Sheamus, JR Ring Announces, A-Ri

    – RAW superstaer Sheamus declared at a WWE live event over the weekend that he will no longer be known as “King Sheamus.” Sheamus cut a promo before a match with Yoshi Tatsu and said ever since he won King of the Ring, he has been on the biggest losing streak of his career. He declared, “Long Live the Celtic Warrior.”

    – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was the ring announcer for the Randy Orton vs. The Miz WWE title match at yesterday’s RAW live event from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Miz got the win after Alex Riley hit Randy Orton with his briefcase.

    – Speaking of Alex Riley, on that same live event from Oklahoma City, he competed in a match with John Morrison, with the stipulation being that he’d get a spot on the RAW roster if he won. Riley lost the match, so he’s still in limbo.

  • Kelly Kelly Remembers Test, Diva Says She Will Never Do Playboy

    — Today marks the second anniversary of the passing of former WWE talent Andrew “Test” Martin, who succumbed following an accidental overdose of the painkiller oxycodone. WWE Diva Kelly Kelly, who was involved in a two-and-a-half year relationship with Martin, posted a remembrance on her Twitter account.

    “Forever and always in my heart Andrew Martin not a day goes by I don’t think of you,” she wrote. “I know he’s in heaven watching over all of his jobbers @thetommydreamer :) thinking of all the great memories we had today.”

    — A fan asked Beth Phoenix today on Twitter if she’ll ever pose for Playboy. She responded, “Never ever.”

    — Tomorrow’s Raw taping at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. is not sold out but all the floor and second row seats are gone. After WWE had not sold out a show in months, (sans the Royal Rumble), Raw has sold out three consecutive weeks.

    source: f4wonline.com

  • Top WWE Star Reportedly Asks For His Release

    Details are still coming in on this story, but a hot topic behind the scenes in WWE is that Rey Mysterio recently asked to be released from his contract.

    Mysterio reportedly  told company officials that he would retire if they did not let him go.

    The situation occurred before WWE’s big Sin Cara press conference two weeks ago in Mexico City.

    Stay tuned for more on this developing story.

  • WWE Star Replaces Ric Flair At Event, Sarita & Rosita Interview

    — Ric Flair was unable to make a scheduled appearance for WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race’s World League Wrestling promotion yesterday because his morning flight to Missouri was canceled and he failed to board a later one. World Wrestling Entertainment sent Raw Superstar Ted DiBiase on short notice to replace Flair at Race’s event.

    — SoCal Val interviews Sarita and Rosita backstage before tonight’s TNA Victory Road pay-per-view event. The duo will challenge Angelina Love and Winter for the TNA Knockout Tag Team Championship. (Video link)

    — The TNA Genesis DVD is on sale this Tuesday at major retailers and ShopTNA.com.

    — Generation Me member Max celebrates his 26th birthday today.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • The Miz Rehires Alex Riley, Triple H Rallies Fatherhood, More

    — WWE Champion The Miz announced at last night’s Raw live event in Wichita, Kansas that he has rehired Alex Riley, who was dismissed as his apprentice two weeks ago on Raw. The duo partnered against John Cena and Randy Orton in a tag team match, which they lost.

    — Triple H spoke to children and their fathers Friday at a “Fatherhood and Mentoring Rally” held at the Boys & Girls Club in Stamford, Connecticut. He was also promoting the video release of The Chaperone.

    — At a cost of $10, Walmart is selling The Chaperone packaged with WWE’s 2008 DVD title on Triple H, King of Kings.

    — The Miz vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship is advertised for WWE’s upcoming WrestleMania Revenge tour of Ireland in April.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Honky Tonk Man Says Hulk Hogan Is On His Way Out Of TNA

    After saying that a behind the scenes player in TNA Wrestling was defecting for World Wrestling Entertainment, which was later confirmed as Jimmy Hart, The Honky Tonk Man is claiming that Hulk Hogan is on his way out of the organization. He wrote the following on his Facebook account:

    “HTM has been told Hogan will bolt to WWE if asked. Sources within TNA have said Hogan will leave (Eric Bischoff) behind like a rat. Hogan is on his way out of TNA. Dixie has had to advance Flair money to pay his debts. Strange things are happening at TNA! Hogan’s TNA contract is results and incentive based. Either party can walk anytime. HTM said it first Hogan is on the way out.”

    Regarding Jimmy Hart, he is not expected to be in Jerry Lawler’s corner for his match against Michael Cole at WrestleMania XXVII. Hogan backed off his prior claim, saying on Twitter that it was “just a guess” and that he hadn’t talked to Hart in over a month.

  • Backstage Reaction To The Rock, Kofi Merchandise Marked Down

    — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been well-received amongst the WWE locker room. One WWE employee noted that everyone in the company should be pleased he’s appearing at WrestleMania because it means more money for everyone.

    — WWEShop.com has marked down all Kofi Kingston merchandise by 50 to 75%. Also note, WWE has not released new Kingston merchandise in several months.

    The reigning Intercontinental Champion did not appear on this week’s episode of SmackDown.

    — Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita appears from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frank & Son Collectibles (located on 19649 San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California) on Saturday, April 16.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • Did Sting Negotiate With WWE?, Extreme Rules Poster Released

    — Multiple TNA sources indicate there were no real discussions between Steve “Sting” Borden and WWE. Any talk of Sting being tied to the ‘2-21-11’ vignettes are false, although some within TNA insist company president Dixie Carter is or was convinced that to be the case. People within TNA were predicting that he wouldn’t join WWE due to the comfort level he has with the Nashville based organization and wrestlers he counts on to carry him in the ring.

    — MAIN EVENT, Australia’s pay-per-view event channel, has released the promotional poster for WWE Extreme Rules.

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    The third annual WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view event takes place Sunday, May 1 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • The Rock’s Next Raw Appearance, Update On Alex Riley, More

    — The night after WrestleMania XXVII is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s next advertised appearance on Monday Night Raw. However, a company source is under the impression that he will appear live the week before the pay-per-view extravaganza.

    — Alex Riley is touring with the Raw brand for the second consecutive week since his on-screen dismissal. At last night’s show in Springfield, Missouri, he beat Yoshi Tatsu in a singles match and competed in a battle royal.

    — A World Heavyweight Championship Match between Edge, Alberto Del Rio and Wade Barrett is advertised for WWE’s WrestleMania Revenge Tour events in England on on April 17 and 18.

    — This week’s episode of WWE Superstars featured 16 minutes and 57 seconds of in-ring action, down from 17 minutes and 40 seconds the previous week.

    source: f4wonline.com

  • Match Made Official For WrestleMania, How Old Is Mae Young?

    — Following Rey Mysterio’s victory over Drew McIntyre on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes emerged, wanting an answer to his challenge for a match at WrestleManie. Mysterio accepted.

    — The March 10 episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America garnered a 0.5 cable rating, with 500,000 viewers. The midnight replay did a 0.17 cable rating, with 149,000 viewers.

    — The SmackDown taping on May 24, 2011 will be held at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. Tickets go on sale March 19, 2011. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

    — WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young celebrates her 88th birthday today. Also celebrating birthdays today are former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Nunzio (39) and inaugural Tough Enough winner Nidia (31).

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Update On The Undertaker’s Health, Raw Returning To Portland

    — The Undertaker is still rehabilitating his torn rotator cuff after it was surgically repaired late last year. He’s been working aggressively to rehab the injury in hopes that he won’t be severely limited for his match against Triple H at WrestleMania XXVII. The damage from his latest injury was bad enough that it is expected to confine his mobility in the long-term.

    While there has been much speculation that his in-ring career is coming to an end, multiple WWE sources believe that he could at least appear at WrestleMania events for years to come as long as he keeps himself in shape, is able to perform his signature maneuvers, and can work around his physical limitations.

    — A Monday Night Raw taping will be held at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon on May 23.

    — WWE.com has posted new studio photos of Michelle McCool.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch